2025-2026 Community Events Calendar

Our community events educate on important issues and encourage action for positive change. We sponsor in-person and virtual events. Events are free and open to the public unless noted. Most events require RSVP. Times listed are Central Time.

Oct. 6, 2025 (Mon) 7:00 – 8:00 PM Virtual – American Healthcare: A Conversation with Representative Lauren Underwood. More info to come.

Sept. 27, 2025 (Sat) 9:00 – 11:00 AM Virtual – AAUW Illinois Fall Conference. More info to come.

Sept. 13, 2025 (Sat) 9:30 – 11:30 AM In-Person – Equity Warriors Autumn Kickoff with AAUW Naperville Area at the DuPage River Park Picnic Shelter, 808 Royce Road, Naperville. Members and prospective members welcome.

Aug. 8, 2025 (Fri) 1:00 – 4:00 PM In-Person – Summer Soiree Fundraiser at J.McLaughlin, 216 S. Main St., Naperville. Everyone welcome. 10% of purchases benefit AAUW Naperville Area.

June 12 – 14, 2025 (Thurs Noon -Sat 12:30 PM) – AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale. Free general admission to our big community event and fundraiser begins at noon on June 12! NEW LOCATION – Mill Street Elementary School, 1300 N. Mill St., Naperville.

June 12, 2025 (Thurs) 9 AM – Noon – First Look Event for AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale. Doors open exclusively for a limited number of advance ticket holders with first access shopping at our big community book sale. Tickets on sale on Eventbrite! NEW LOCATION – Mill Street Elementary School, 1300 N. Mill St., Naperville.

June 9, 2025 (Mon) 9 AM – Noon – Used Book & Media Collection Drive, NEW LOCATION – Mill Street Elementary School, 1300 N. Mill St., Naperville.

June 7, 2025 (Sat) 9 AM – Noon – Used Book & Media Collection Drive, Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Ln, Naperville.

May 10, 2025 (Sat) 9 AM – Noon – Used Book & Media Collection Drive, Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Ln, Naperville.

May 3, 2025 (Sat) 9 – 11:30 AM – AAUW Naperville Area Spring Awards Brunch and Annual Meeting, Bolingbrook Country Club, Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Apr. 25-26, 2025 (Fri-Sat) – 2025 AAUW Illinois Convention, Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center (https://northfieldinn.com/), Springfield, Illinois.

Apr. 8, 2025 (Tues) 6:30 PM – Vision 1948 presents Generative AI for Everyone! at Naper Blvd Library, Naperville. Advance registration required for this free community program.

Mar. 22, 2025 – 2025 Woman of the Year award nominations due.

Mar. 19, 2025 (Tues) 7 PM Virtual – Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage for Women in Illinois with Jeanne Schultz Angel, Naper Settlement. Co-sponsored with League of Women Voters of Naperville and the National Congress of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore. Registration is required for this free community program.

Mar. 15, 2025 – Angeline Gale Scholarship and AAUW Naperville Area STEM Scholarship applications due.

Feb. 11, 2025 (Tues) 7 PM Virtual – Student Debt: Facts, Resources, and Ways to Avoid, with Dr. Linda Dagradi. Registration is required for this free community program.

Jan. 14, 2025 (Tues) 7 PM Virtual – From Investigative Reporter to Master Teacher: Meet Alba Mendiola. Alba Mendiola is an AAUW Career Grant recipient. Co-sponsored with ALMAS (Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs). Registration is required for this free community program.

Dec. 10, 2024 (Tues) 6:30 – 8:30 PM – In The Spirit, White Eagle Owners Club, 4265 White Eagle Dr., Aurora, Illinois. Tickets $25.

Nov. 12, 2024 (Tues) 7 PM Virtual – Embracing Our Third Act: Menopause & Longevity. Registration is required for this free community program. Women and allies are welcome.